The Museum tells the story of the Panacea Society, formed in Bedford in 1919. Set up by women with mostly female members, the Society operated until 2012. The campus includes restored Edwardian rooms, beautiful gardens and a charming Tea Shop.
This is the most fascinating place in Bedford, set in a large Victorian house and gardens set in 1934, telling the story of the Panacean Society, a mysterious box, 24 Bishops and Octavia the self proclaimed Daughter of God, it is a intriguing story spanning 200 years, and so interesting you will end up reading every plaque. Catch the guided tour if you can, well worth it, and it's free to enter, anyone with an interested in the bizarre or a unique British story will love it. Allow 2 -3 hours to view everything.
Fascinating museum about the history of the Panacea Society, a relatively benign, very English middle class cult based right here in Bedford. Very worthwhile visiting if you have an interest in religions and beliefs. Excellent knowledgeable staff and interesting displays.
It's worth the visit, it has been updated, and it's a gem. Coffee shop very cute, staff really nice and helpful. I highly recommend it. We definitely come back soon.
This small group of women influenced a community of believers across the globe...Love museums that make you think. And this one sure does.
5+ star visit. Highly recommended. Very interesting museum to visit if you go to Bedford. It is surprising to see how people have lived and built this community/cult however you call it and how it ceased after so many decades. Garden of Eden was believed to be here... and a lot of interesting stories..
Great place. So much more than it seems from the outside or on the surface of things
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Has changing table(s)
Kid-friendly activities
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This is the most fascinating place in Bedford, set in a large Victorian house and gardens set in 1934, telling the story of the Panacean Society, a mysterious box, 24 Bishops and Octavia the self proclaimed Daughter of God, it is a intriguing story spanning 200 years, and so interesting you will end up reading every plaque. Catch the guided tour if you can, well worth it, and it's free to enter, anyone with an interested in the bizarre or a unique British story will love it. Allow 2 -3 hours to view everything.
Fascinating museum about the history of the Panacea Society, a relatively benign, very English middle class cult based right here in Bedford. Very worthwhile visiting if you have an interest in religions and beliefs. Excellent knowledgeable staff and interesting displays.
It's worth the visit, it has been updated, and it's a gem. Coffee shop very cute, staff really nice and helpful. I highly recommend it. We definitely come back soon.
This small group of women influenced a community of believers across the globe...Love museums that make you think. And this one sure does.
5+ star visit. Highly recommended. Very interesting museum to visit if you go to Bedford. It is surprising to see how people have lived and built this community/cult however you call it and how it ceased after so many decades. Garden of Eden was believed to be here... and a lot of interesting stories..
Great place. So much more than it seems from the outside or on the surface of things
